Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Jered weaver

The Angels returned a key piece to their lineup Tuesday in right fielder Torii Hunter but lost the ace of their rotation when Jered Weaver was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower-back injury.

(Los Angeles Times)

The Angels placed Jered Weaver on the the DL on Tuesday. ANAHEIM -- The Los Angeles Angels placed ace Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a lower-back injury.

(Abc Local Web)

An MRI and X-rays indicated Weaver has a strained muscle and some inflammation around one of the disks in his lower back. He said hes hopeful he can return shortly after hes eligible to return on June 12. It is Weavers second trip to the DL.

(ESPN)

Los Angeles Angels star pitcher Jered Weaver was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday because of a lower back injury. An MRI and X-rays revealed a strained muscle and inflammation around a disk in his lower back.

(YAHOO!)

Weaver faced only four batters when he pulled up awkwardly on just his 12th pitch of the game. After walking around the mound, he attempted to throw a warmup pitch with minimal velocity and then left the field.

(Washington Post)

ANAHEIM -- Unsure of exactly how long theyll be without Jered Weaver, the Angels placed their ace pitcher on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a lower back injury that forced him to leave his Monday start against the Yankees in the first inning.

(Chicago White Sox)

Jered Weaver, the Angels' ace and starting pitcher for the American League in last summer's All-Star Game, was put on the 15-day disabled list after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a lower-back strain and spasms.

(Los Angeles Times)

COMMENTARY | Jered Weaver has been the lone bright spot for a struggling Los Angeles Angels pitching staff with high expectations, and now the team may have to figure out how to continue its winning ways without him for an indefinite period of time.

(YAHOO!)

The Angels reinstated right fielder Torii Hunter from the restricted list and placed starting pitcher Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.

(9News)

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain, the team announced Tuesday. Weaver was forced to leave Mondays game against the Yankees after just 12 pitches due to the injury.